Workers’ Strike Threatens WASSCE Exams in Nigeria
Nigeria is facing a difficult crossroads. On the one hand, organized labor has launched a nationwide strike demanding a higher ...
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CBN Shuts Down Heritage Bank; Revokes Operating License
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has repealed the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. According to ...
Historic Victory: Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico’s First Woman President
Claudia Sheinbaum has decisively won the presidential elections to become Mexico's first female president. She will assume the project of ...
Flight Disruptions Expected as Aviation Unions Join Labour Strike
Aviation unions have joined the planned indefinite labour strike that begins today, Monday, June 3. This was after the unions ...
ANC Faces Coalition Challenge After Losing Parliamentary Majority in South Africa
The African National Congress (ANC) has dominated South African politics for 30 years, holding the majority of parliamentary seats and ...
Iceland Elects Halla Tomasdottir as New President
Iceland has a notable history of female leaders in high positions. In 1980, Vigdis Finnbogadottir became the first democratically elected ...
Residents of Kano Demand Increased Security Amid Emirate Tussle
As the emirate tussle in Kano lingers, residents of the metropolitan Gwale, Dala, and Municipal LGAs in Kano have called ...
Nigeria’s Solid Mineral Sector Seeks Major Investments with Enhanced Security Measures
The Nigerian mineral sector, especially solid minerals, has been on the lookout for big investors in mines to build the ...
Mexico Poised to Make History with Election of First Female President
It's a historical time for Mexico as Mexicans go out on Sunday, June 2nd to elect their first female president. ...
Kogi Kidnapping Saga Ends (For Now) – But Questions Linger
After weeks of fear and uncertainty, the Kogi State Government finally secured the release of the remaining eight students abducted ...
Honoring Heroes: Abia’s Otti Awards Scholarships to Soldiers’ Children
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has granted educational scholarships to the children of the five soldiers who ...
Bauchi Governor Predicts Greater Pain If Strike Proceeds, Urges Caution
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi, has urged organized labor to call off the nationwide strike planned for June 3. ...
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Prioritizes Completing Past Projects in First Year
In his first year as Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has chosen to focus on finishing numerous abandoned projects ...
The Wage War: Government vs. Labour
Nigeria’s two main Labour union's, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have declared an indefinite ...
Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, June 2 2024
As of today, June 2 in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, here are the exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN) ...
